Slovakia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak lettuce and chicory market, when its value decreased by -10.5% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Slovakia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 167%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Slovakia stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average lettuce and chicory yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Slovakia amounted to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 90%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Slovakia, together comprising 88% of total exports. Poland, Germany and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +82.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 89% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +87.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory export price increased by +14.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 108%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory decreased by -6.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 41%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Slovakia, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +22.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +33.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory import price increased by +77.8% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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